1677-1679 * Culpeper's Rebellion Albemarle, Carolina-area colonists imprison the deputy governor, convene their own legislature and run the government.

1689-1697 * King William's War The French and their Indian allies attack British settlements in New York, New Hampshire and Maine.

1689-1691 * Leisler's Rebellion Militia captain Jacob Leisler proclaims himself governor of New York and tries to organize an expedition against French Canada.

1702-1713 * Queen Anne's War French and Indians attack
British settlements including Deerfield, Mass. The British capture
Acadia (later renamed Nova Scotia).

1711-1713 * The Tuscarora War Tuscarora Indians attack
settlers living along North Carolina's Neuse and Pamlico rivers.
Colonists end the uprising aided by troops and Yamasee Indians from
South Carolina.